Cushman 1
North 21451 Highway 101, Shelton, WA 98584Plant Summary Information
Cushman 1 is ranked #35 out of 69 hydroelectric power plants in Washington in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Cushman 1 is comprised of 2 generators and generated 27.4 GWh during the 3-month period between September 2022 to December 2022.
| Plant Name | Cushman 1 |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | City of Tacoma - (WA) |
| Location | Mason County, WA |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1926 |
| Last Update | Dec 2022 |
| Annual Generation | 124.6 GWh |
| Annual Consumption | 508.2 k MMBtu |
| Ranked #2,897 out of 11,249 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #296 out of 1,354 Water Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #75 out of 131 Washington Power Plants | |
| Ranked #35 out of 69 Washington Water Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Previous Operator |
City of Tacoma - (WA) (2013 to 2015) City of Tacoma - (WA) (2016 to 2022) |
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Monthly Net Generation for Cushman 1
Cushman 1 Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Cushman 1 (3914) |
| Plant Address | North 21451 Highway 101 Shelton, WA 98584 |
| Utility | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 47.4181, -123.2252 |
| Generation Dates on File | Jan 2001 to Dec 2022 |
| Initial Operation Date | June 1926 |
| Annual Generation | 124.6 GWh |
| Fuel Types | Water |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | City of Tacoma, Department of Public Utilities, Light Division (TPWR) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | North Fork Skokomish River |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | City of Tacoma - (WA) (18429) WA |
| Grid Voltage | 110.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator 21 Details Operating June 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | June 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Generator 22 Details Operating July 1926
| Technology | Conventional Hydroelectric |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Hydroelectric Turbine |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 21.6 MW |
| Nameplate Power Factor | 1 |
| Summer Capacity | 26.7 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 19 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
|---|---|
| Status | Operating |
| First Operation Date | July 1926 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Water |
| Time From Cold Shutdown To Full Load | 1H |
Cushman 1 Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Generator | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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